[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 23, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13670-13671]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6280]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0710; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-16]
Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Panama City, FL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class D and E Airspace at Panama City,
FL, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System
(GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for the new
Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport. This action, taken
in conjunction with the new airline operations that begin at the
airport on May 22, 2010, will enhance the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Northwest Florida-
Panama City International Airport, Panama City, FL.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 22, 2010. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order
[[Page 13671]]
7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melinda Giddens, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5610.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On February 1, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish Class D and E airspace for
the new Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport, Panama
City, FL (75 FR 5007) Docket No. FAA-2009-0710. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class D
and Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000 and
6005 respectively of FAA Order 7400.9T, dated August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 establishes Class D airspace extending upward from the surface
to 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of the airport, and Class E
airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile
radius of the airport to accommodate SIAPs at Northwest Florida-Panama
City International Airport, Panama City, FL. This action is necessary
for the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes controlled airspace at Northwest Florida-Panama City
International Airport, Panama City, FL.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).
Adoption of the Amendment
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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009, effective September 15, 20097, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO FL D Panama City, FL [NEW]
Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport, FL
(Lat. 30[deg]21'28'' N., long. 85[deg]47'56'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of the Northwest
Florida-Panama City International Airport. This Class D airspace
area is effective during specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Extending Upward from 700 feet or
More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
ASO FL E5 Panama City, FL [NEW]
Northwest Florida-Panama City International Airport, FL
(Lat. 30[deg]21'28'' N., long. 85[deg]47'56'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
of the Earth within a 7.2-mile radius of the Northwest Florida-
Panama City International Airport.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 12, 2010.
Michael Vermuth,
Acting Manager, Oerations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2010-6280 Filed 3-22-10; 8:45 am]
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